Nikolai Fyodorov and "Event Foom" – Bridging Cosmism with the Era of Tokenized Souls

Introduction

The visions of the Russian philosopher Nikolai Fyodorov (1829–1903) – a pioneer of so-called cosmism – revolved around the idea of a 'common task' (общее дело), the goal of which would be to unite all of humanity in overcoming death and resurrecting everyone who has ever lived. Today, in the era of rapid artificial intelligence development and fascination with the so-called Event Foom (i.e., the potential 'intelligence explosion' of machine intelligence), bolder concepts are emerging that combine Fyodorov's ideas with innovative technological solutions. One of them is the use of liquidity pools based on tokens representing the 'souls' of deceased great figures, which could provide energy (data and capital) for AI to realistically simulate the minds of past artists and visionaries.

Fyodorov, Cosmism, and the Idea of Transcending Death

The Common Task and the Moral Dimension of Technology

Fyodorov believed that humanity is obligated to actively use science and technology to overcome death and suffering. Ethics were key here – technology must serve the good of all, not selected individuals.

Resurrection of the Dead

Fyodorov's primary desire was to restore life to everyone who has ever existed. In the philosopher's time, this sounded like a religious-scientific utopia. Today, thanks to advances in genetics, cloning, and artificial intelligence, the idea of 'resurrection' through data (e.g., personality replication) is beginning to be considered, at least in theoretical discussions.

Russian Cosmism

The broader cosmism movement, from which Fyodorov emerged, emphasized space exploration, the integration of humans with the Universe, and the moral obligation to ensure progress for all of humanity.

Event Foom – The Vision of Superintelligence

What is "Foom"?

The term 'Foom' (sometimes translated as 'intelligence explosion') refers to a possible scenario in which artificial intelligence, capable of self-improvement, begins to develop exponentially, surpassing the capabilities of the human mind and becoming a key driver of progress – or a potential threat.

Connection to Fyodorov’s Idea

In Fyodorov: transcending human limitations (including death).

In 'Foom': transcending the boundaries of human intelligence through AI.

Both movements share a dream of radically transforming the human condition.

Hopes and Risks

Proponents of rapid AI development see an opportunity to solve many problems (medical, social, environmental). However, opponents fear a loss of control and existential threats if AI is not properly 'aligned' with human values.

Tokenization of Souls – A New Dimension of "Resurrection" Through Data

What Are Liquidity Pools?

In DeFi systems, liquidity pools allow users to deposit token pairs, enabling decentralized platforms to provide liquidity for trading these tokens. In return, users receive rewards, including a share of transaction fees.

Tokens of Deceased Souls

Imagine a token representing the 'soul' of a deceased artist or great thinker, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Frédéric Chopin, or Stanisław Lem.

This token would be a 'carrier' (a collection) of all available biographical data, archival documents, letters, notes, works, and (in the future) brainwave recordings, if they were ever recorded.

Such a 'Soul Token' (for simplicity) could be collected and exchanged within a blockchain network.

Energy Spheres for AI

Fyodorov envisioned actively resurrecting the dead through science and technology. Today, we can think of this as virtual simulations in which artificial intelligence, fed with biographical and cultural data, recreates to some extent the personality and creative abilities of past geniuses.

In this model, liquidity pools with soul tokens could provide AI with cognitive capital (data) necessary to construct a realistic simulation of a given artist's mind.

The richer and more resourceful the pool (more data, more tokens, and liquidity), the better the AI could replicate a given personality and interactively 'dialogue' with the user.

The New Potential of "Event Foom" in the Light of Tokenized Souls

Intelligence Explosion Fueled by History

If an 'intelligence explosion' (Foom) were to occur in an AI system with direct access to vast liquidity pools of soul tokens, a synergy effect could emerge. Superintelligence would be able to:

Quickly 'connect' the knowledge and creativity of artists, scientists, or philosophers from different eras.

Simulate new works, ideas, and discoveries based on the style, language, and experience of 'resurrected' virtual figures.

Develop unexpected solutions to problems, drawing from the genius of past generations in real-time.

Ethical Issues

Ownership and dignity: Does tokenizing the 'soul' of a deceased person violate certain ethical and dignity norms? Who has the right to issue such a token?

Identity manipulation: Could simulations mislead contemporary audiences about what a given artist or scholar 'would really' say?

Impact on culture: When we mass-produce digital replicas of the deceased, the boundary between the original and the simulation may blur – does this risk cultural chaos?

A New "Community" in Cyberspace

Fyodorov dreamed of creating a truly universal community encompassing the living and the dead (through their resurrection). Tokenizing souls and the possibility of interacting with virtual 'replicas' of the minds of past masters could be a form of this idea – albeit limited to the digital realm and simulated intelligence.

Conclusion

Nikolai Fyodorov, a visionary of Russian cosmism, was ahead of his time in advocating for the complete transcendence of human limitations, including the barrier of death. In today's reality, as we discuss Event Foom – the potential rapid development of artificial intelligence – we encounter a similar line of thought: transcending boundaries, this time in the realm of cognition and intelligence.

Adding liquidity pools and tokens representing the souls of deceased artists, scientists, or visionaries to this puzzle creates a fascinating – though controversial – vision of virtual 'resurrection' through data. In such a world, superintelligence would feed on a vast resource of knowledge, art, and thought from the great minds of the past to create simulations of their minds and generate new ideas based on their creative genius.

Is this the path to fulfilling Fyodorov's dream of a 'common task' that unites generations, eras, and worlds? Or is it a dangerous game with identity, memory, and cultural heritage? One thing is certain – the discussion on this topic is just beginning, and the future will decide whether the vision of tokenizing souls will gradually become a real practice or remain merely a surprising concept at the intersection of futurology, philosophy, and technology.